Prepared chicken meat exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported prepared chicken meat worth $138.2 million (30.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138.2M | 30.8K t |
| 2023 | $113.4M | 26.1K t |
| 2022 | $119.5M | 26.8K t |
| 2021 | $97.2M | 23.8K t |
| 2020 | $83.2M | 20.2K t |
| 2019 | $75.0M | 18.9K t |
| 2018 | $51.1M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 4.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports prepared chicken meat to
Kuwait alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+910% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $70.7M | 51% |
| Saudi Arabia | $39.2M | 28% |
| Bahrain | $16.6M | 12% |
| Qatar | $8.5M | 6.2% |
| Lebanon | $1.5M | 1.1% |
| Maldives | $972K | 0.7% |
| Seychelles | $404K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $181K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $75K | 0.1% |
| Tunisia | $30K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.48 per kg, close to the world average of $4.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared chicken meat imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported prepared chicken meat worth $51.6 million (14.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (19%), China (14%), Kuwait (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $9.9M | 19% |
| China | $7.2M | 14% |
| Kuwait | $6.6M | 13% |
| Ukraine | $5.5M | 11% |
| Turkey | $5.1M | 9.9% |
| Brazil | $4.7M | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 5.7% |
| Thailand | $2.8M | 5.5% |
| France | $2.1M | 4% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates prepared chicken meat exports (HS 1602.32): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1602.32: Meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared chicken meat exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported prepared chicken meat worth $138.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 128 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared chicken meat from the United Arab Emirates?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($70.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (28%) and Bahrain (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 910% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared chicken meat per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of prepared chicken meat from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $138.2 million in 2024, an increase of 625%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $87.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import prepared chicken meat?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $51.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, China and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $86.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared chicken meat?
The HS code for prepared chicken meat is subheading 1602.32. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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